Definition of mission

• n. - The act of sending, or the state of being sent; a being sent or delegated by authority, with certain powers for transacting business; comission.
• n. - That with which a messenger or agent is charged; an errand; business or duty on which one is sent; a commission.
• n. - Persons sent; any number of persons appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
• n. - An assotiation or organization of missionaries; a station or residence of missionaries.
• n. - An organization for worship and work, dependent on one or more churches.
• n. - A course of extraordinary sermons and services at a particular place and time for the special purpose of quickening the faith and zeal participants, and of converting unbelievers.
• n. - Dismission; discharge from service.
• v. t. - To send on a mission.